SENIOR PHASE GRADE 7 NOVEMBER 2017 ENGLISH FIRST ...

SENIOR PHASE GRADE 7

NOVEMBER 2017

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3

MARKS: TIME:

30 1 hour

*7ENFA3* This question paper consists of 5 pages.

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SECTION A: ESSAY

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of TWO SECTIONS

SECTION A: ESSAY SECTION B: TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

(20 marks) (10 marks)

2. You are strongly advised to spend approximately:

SECTION A: 40 minutes SECTION B: 20 minutes

3. Write the question number and title on your answer sheet according to the numbering system used in this paper.

4. There must be clear evidence of planning, drafting and writing (writing process).

5. Start EACH section on a NEW page.

6. Write down the title/heading of your response to each section.

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SECTION A: ESSAYS

QUESTION 1

Choose ONE of the topics below and write an essay of about 130?180 (3?5 paragraphs) on the topic of your choice.

DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY

Considers the following when writing a DESCRIPTIVE essay:

Create a picture in words. Use descriptive words, adjectives and adverbs. Use figures of speech.

1.1 My dreams for the future

Discuss about FIVE (5) things you could do if you work really hard and put

in a lot of effort.

[20]

OR

1.2 No rules!

Pretend that you woke up one day and there were no rules. People could

suddenly do whatever they wanted. Explain what the world would be like.

Use your imagination.

[20]

OR

NARRATIVE ESSAY

Consider the following when writing a NARRATIVE essay:

Use a storyline that is convincing. Use past tense. The introductory paragraph should capture the reader's attention. Use an interesting ending.

1.3 MY BIGGEST MISTAKE

Write about a time you made a big mistake. How did you fix it?

[20]

OR

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1.4 Study the picture below and write either a DESCRIPTIVE or a NARRATIVE ESSAY.

There must be a clear link between the picture and your essay. DO NOT only describe the picture. Give your essay a suitable TITLE.

[20] TOTAL SECTION A: 20

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SECTION B: TRANSACTIONAL WRITING

QUESTION 2

Choose ONE of the following topics and write 110?120 words on the topic of your choice.

2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER

You have a friend or relative who is thinking of taking up boxing as sport. Write a letter to your friend or relative explaining whether you think this is a good idea or not.

Consider the following when writing a friendly letter:

The letter should be logical and pursue the intended point to the end.

The tone should be friendly but respectful.

Include the following aspects in the format:

o Address of the sender

o Date

o Greeting/Salutation

o Introductory paragraph/Body and Conclusion

o Suitable closing

Mention the argument FOR or AGAINST the decision of a friend or relative

taking up boxing as a sport.

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OR 2.2 DIALOGUE

A Grade 7 learner has been caught cheating by his/her teacher during the end of the English First Additional Language examination. Write a dialogue between the teacher and the learner.

Consider the following when writing a dialogue:

Write the names of the characters on the left side of the page.

Use a colon after the name of the character who is speaking.

Use a new line to indicate each new speaker.

[10]

TOTAL SECTION B: 10 GRAND TOTAL: 30

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